framheim Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 who plays? i've just started playing again after a break of about 8 years or so and i'm having a blast. anyone got any swing tips? me and my friends have a tendancy to slice alot and my driving is terrible. also looking at getting some new clubs and could do with some recommendations etc.aren't we lucky in aberdeen to have such cheap and available council golf clubs? makes you feel a bit better when you're shit and having a bad round when you've only paid a couple of quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone G Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 Im considering getting started into golf again. Stopped about 6 years ago. I used to be pretty good, but i went on a driving range about a year ago and realised how rubbish you can get in that time. i think, but dont take this as utter truth, that slicing is to do with the distance each foot is to the ball. For example, if the ball is more towards your front foot in your stance, it will go one way. Too close to the back foot and it goes the other way. i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I play, badly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumpy Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 wasteland gold outing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 wasteland gold outing!!!You bring the pickaxe I'll bring the gold pan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 ooooh i can play, used to frequent ballater GC a lot a lot.golf is very theraputic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gall_4185 Posted August 2, 2005 Report Share Posted August 2, 2005 I used to play when I was younger,was a good laugh playing a few rounds with my best mate.Unfortunately he was far better than me(his first full round ended up being 10 over par) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittles Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 i recently went on a golfing trip after 5 years of not playing, realised that i was terrible after being so good years agoi thought it was like riding a bike, you never forget - but then i remembered one day i forgot how to ride a bike and fell over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I've been playing about 5 years on and off, been playing heaps this year but seem to get no better, inconsistent as hell. It's the devil's game I tell you....slicing can be due to hand position, position of ball in relation to feet, not only between but also distance from, swing trajectory, etc. My advice? Get a lesson - they will give you the essential pointers to correct the basic mistakes, then you need to go out and practice those tips. Knowing how to play different lies helps a lot too as there are so many things to know for uphill, downhill, ball below feet, ball above feet, bunker shots, etc. Usually this means you have so much shite going on in your head it becomes hard just to think on hitting the fecking thing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NARC Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 If you are slicing you must be keeping the club head open all the way throughout your swing, and not giving it a chance to straighten out before impact. On your downswing, trying "rolling" your wrists to the left a bit more just as the club passes your hips.*Was told this in lesson* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I play' date=' badly.[/quote']Yeah, but you play about ten times better than me! Mind you, I did have an extremly shite round the last time we were out!You playing this weekend then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh_Jazz Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 who plays? i've just started playing again after a break of about 8 years or so and i'm having a blast. anyone got any swing tips? me and my friends have a tendancy to slice alot and my driving is terrible. also looking at getting some new clubs and could do with some recommendations etc.aren't we lucky in aberdeen to have such cheap and available council golf clubs? makes you feel a bit better when you're shit and having a bad round when you've only paid a couple of quid.Most problems with slicing are due to bad alignment, so make sure that your feet, hips and shoulders are all perfectly aligned on the target. If anything is "open" ie. aiming to the left, the tendency will be to slice the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 cool, i'm going to the driving range today so will try these suggestions for slicing. next lesson, putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone G Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 putting is the easy bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 putting is the easy bit avoid the putting green at HH - its been turned into a nine holer and the grass is uneven and long to say the least...The pitch and putt is more fun though, as long as you dont land is a divot!Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Yeah' date=' but you play about ten times better than me! Mind you, I did have an extremly shite round the last time we were out!You playing this weekend then?[/quote']We shall see.... I may be away on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiesd Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 I play at Royal Spam(Balnagask) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 what's balnagask like? not played there before, is it council as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 putting is the easy bit aye right, i'm the worlds worst putter. need to practice more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 what's balnagask like? not played there before' date=' is it council as well?[/quote']windy, cold, good views but not of the pins... council owned with a pitch and putt close byIt has slightl less trees than HH anyway...Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 i like trees, think i'll stick to hazelhead. though will probably give kings links a shot soon too, despite it's lack of trees. thankfully my golf balls haven't discovered a liking for trees as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoAUBL Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 i do...i'll happily take anyone on! winner longest drive competition, calcot park golf club, reading - 310 yrds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishbone G Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 i do...i'll happily take anyone on! winner longest drive competition' date=' calcot park golf club, reading - 310 yrds[/quote'] fuck. ing. hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted August 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 how'd you manage that rico? don't take this the wrong way but you're nae the biggest of folk. what kind of driver do you use? do you just have your technique down or fit? was there a hurricane blowing behind you? i was at the driving range today and was getting about 200 yards on my drives which i'm happy with, wish i could drive 310 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 how'd you manage that rico? don't take this the wrong way but you're nae the biggest of folk. what kind of driver do you use? do you just have your technique down or fit? was there a hurricane blowing behind you? i was at the driving range today and was getting about 200 yards on my drives which i'm happy with' date=' wish i could drive 310 though.[/quote']fancy going up to hazlehead some night next week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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